Lincoln man guest before association
Lincoln man William C. Siler, structural engineer with Atomic Power Development Associates, spoke to the Valve Manufacturers Association in Chicago about APDA’s progress on a 100 600 kilowatt atomic powered plant and its reactor building layout. He was sent to APDA by Jackson & Moreland of Boston, a 44 member firm. Siler plans to return to Lincoln after completing the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
William C. Siler
Atomic Power Development Associates, Inc
Detroit
Valve Manufacturers Association
Chicago
APDA
Siler
Jackson & Moreland, Inc
Boston
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
University of Michigan
Exam Notice for Clerking and Stenographer Positions in DC Area
The U S Civil Service Commission invites male applicants for a Clerk exam with salaries from 2960 to 3175 yearly in Washington DC agencies. Women are not sought due to an adequate female eligibles register. Stenographer and Typist shortages exist with pay around 66 weekly and 61 weekly respectively. Apply through Washington DC office or Marlboro Post Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Civil Service Commission
Washington, D.c
John C. Abatsis
Marlboro
U.S. Civil Service Commission
Washington
D.C
Commission
College Director Speaks To Pupils
Concord High juniors heard Roland Darling assistant director of admissions at Northeastern University discuss educational and training facilities in the Boston area. He used slides to illustrate institutions and provided concise advice for those planning after high school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Concord High
Roland Darling
Northeastern University
Boston
Ohio Edison Plans Electronic Brain for Steam Generator Supervision
Ohio Edison Company disclosed plans to supervise 35 steam generators in nine plants across Ohio using an electronic brain. The system will automatically determine the heat content of coal to optimize operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Edison Company
Ohio
More Seniors College Bound in Acton High School Class of 1956
Acton High School announces acceptance notices for the Class of 1956. Mary Lou Fierra heads to Fitchburg State Teachers College. Karen Spinney to Bouve Boston School of Physical Therapy. William Irwin passed Coast Guard Academy entrance and awaits exam results. Gladys Steele to Becker Junior College. Earl Steeves to Wentworth Institute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Acton High School
Mary Lou Fierra
Louis Fierra
Massachusetts Avenue
West Acton
Fitchburg State Teachers College
Karen Spinney
Earle R. Spinney
Arlington Street
Bouve-Boston School of Physio- Therapy
William Irwin
Robert J. Irwin
Summer Road
Boxborough
U. S. Coast Guard Academy
Gladys Steele
Wilbur C. Steele
Middle Street
Becker Junior College
Earl Steeves
Clayton Steeves
Taylor Road
Wentworth Institute
Help Your Family Eat Well While Saving Money
Practical tips from Miss Marion DeRoche of the Middlesex County Extension Service advise careful planning and shopping to reduce costs. Emphasizes seasonal greens, using celery leaves, and versatile uses for carrots and beets tops, plus economical meat choices and trimming fat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Marion DeRoche
Middlesex County Extension Service
Sympathy to Mrs Currier on Bertha McCaul death in Lynn
Mrs Lincoln E Currier of South road receives sympathy on the death of her mother Mrs Bertha McCaul of Lynn aged 56 who died at her Lynn home. Surviving are her husband and seven children. Ruth Livermore named deputy grand marshal of Eastern Star and Mary French named deputy grand marshal. Major and Mrs James D Davis welcomed their second child April 15 at Emerson Hospital. Mrs Edward Fitch hosted 940 Club gathering with prize winners Mrs Henry Baxter and Mrs George Fraser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln E. Currier
South Road
Bertha McCaul
Lynn
Ruth Livermore
Paul Revere
Eastern Star
Mary M. French
Carlisle
James D. Davis
Sunnyfield Road
Emerson Hospital
Edward Fitch
Pine Hill Road
940
Henry S. Baxter
George D. Fraser
Massachusetts Schoolmasters Club Meeting At Wentworth
Acton Superintendent William L O Connell High School Principal Raymond Grey and Maurice Nolan attended the final meeting of the Massachusetts School Masters Club at Wentworth Institute on Saturday April 28 President H Russell Beatty was the main speaker The text notes a dessert tip to add vanilla extract to water when making pastry using a quarter teaspoon per cup of flour
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
William L. O'Connell
Raymond Grey
Maurice Nolan
Massachusetts School Masters Club
Wentworth Institute
H. Russell Beatty
Winer Named Zone Manager for IDS Inc in Local Area
Mac Winer of 27 Wilmont Road Framingham has been appointed zone manager for Investors Diversified Services Inc covering Marlboro Judson Natick Maynard Sudbury and Wayland. A Boston native he served in World War II and is active in veterans organizations and Masonic groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mac Winer
Wilmont Road
Framingham
Investors Diversified Services, Inc
Marlboro
Judson
Natick
Maynard
Sudbury
Wayland
Boston
Mr. Winer
Veterans Services
Veterans’ Volunteer Service
Veterans ’Hospital
Winerisya
Brotherhood Leage, A. F
A. M
Knights of Pythias
Registrations for Pre School Tots Here on May 9th
Acton registration for pre school children will be held at Julia L. McCarthy Primary School on May 9 with morning sessions for West Acton children from 8 30 to 10 and an afternoon slot for Acton Center and South Acton children from 2 to 3. Required documents include vaccination and birth certificates age physical and dental examinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Julia L. McCarthy
West Acton
Acton Center
South Acton
Requiem for Mrs Scollan in Cambridge
Mrs Bridget Scollan age 98 widow of Patrick Scollan and mother of the late Rev John J Scollan past or of Our Lady Help of Christians Church died January 30 1954 and passed away last Wednesday at her Cambridge home. Surviving two daughters Ann Scollan and Katherine Mulhern. Funeral from 483 Huron Avenue with solemn high mass at Sacred Heart Church, burial in Holyhood Cemetery Brookline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Concord
Bridget Scollan
Patrick Scolan
John J. Scollan
Our Lady Help of Christians Church
Cambridge
Ireland
Ann Scollan
Katherine Mulhern
Huron Avenue
Sacred Heart Church
Holyhood Cemetery
Brookline
Boy Hero Guides Crawling Brother Home
Des Moines report. Kirk Douglas Weaver eight helps his one year old brother Kelly after he crawled through a fence hole. He fetched Kelly a bottle of milk and led him down the street to their home. Charles A Lindbergh landed in Paris after his historic solo flight on May 21 1927.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Kirk Douglas Weaver
Kelly
Kirk
Charles A. Lindbergh
Paris
Atlantic Ocean
Teens race to safety with Road-e-o contest
The Road-e-o began in 1952 and is run by the Dallas Junior Chamber of Commerce with sponsors from auto manufacturers trucking groups and insurers. Teens compete in written tests and serpentine and straight line drills aiming to improve driving habits and high school driver education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Carol L Neaves
Dallas Junior Chamber of Commerce
Jaycee
Washington
D.C
Kean Stimm
Amherst
N. Y
Jaycees
County Agents Featured On Farm Hour Broadcasts
Concord scheduled speakers on the New England farm hour yesterday included John E. Stedman Middlesex Extension Service county agent discussing Merchandising Farm Products Next Wednesday Francis G Mentzer county agent will discuss Silages and Preservatives at 545 a m Alfred W Carlson county agent to speak at 1235 p m on a station in Stow Saturday with topic Farm and Food Program
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Boston
New England
John E. Stedman
Middlesex Extension Service
Francis G. Mentzer
Alfred W. Carlson
Stow
Concord church activities and theater rehearsals update
May Day breakfast followed a chapel service at First Parish Church with Junior Young People in charge. Concord Players rehearse for a spring comedy at Veterans Building on May 10 to 12 directed by Raymond Baldwin and Helen Peterson with tickets at Richardson Drug.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Parish
Comedy of Concord
Veterans Building
Raymond P. Baldwin
Helen S. Peterson
Richardson Drug Company
Housing Shortage Plagues Hanscom Field Air Force
Officials from the Air Force Cambridge Research Center report a critical housing shortage for officers and airmen near Hanscom Field. About 1200 personnel plan to live off base within 15 miles, seeking two and three bedroom apartments and houses near schools and shopping with convenient transport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanscom Field
AFCRC
Air Force
Manscom Field
Conlon
Hanscom
Chestview
Extension
West Concord Lady Parks at Birthday Milestone
Mrs. Gertrude E Wilder Miles, 96, celebrated a birthday anniversary with a dinner party hosted by her grandson Herbert Blodgett in Water Town. A widow of Rockland Miles Sr, she has lived in West Concord for 60 years since her Ashburnham marriage and is among the town’s oldest residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Concord
Gertrude E. (Wilder) Miles
Central St
Herbert M. Blodgett
Barnlett Street
Watertown
Miles
Rockland Miles
Ashburnham
Casper J. Jenney
Rockwood
Urge Pledges for Hospital Building Fund
Concord launches a fund drive to enlarge Emerson Hospital with a three year pledge plan. The campaign urges residents to triple what they can currently give to ensure future physical well being of loved ones. A diner at Howard Johnson’s contributed cash to Bob Parks in support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Emerson Hospital
Emerson
Howard Johnson’s
Bob Parks
Acton High Plans Sophomore and Junior Dances This Month
A sophomore class dance is planned for Friday night and on Friday May 18 the junior class will hold a similar dance program. Warning cards will be issued again on May 21 and Acton's school will close for the season on June 15 according to the current schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton High
Acton
National Hobby Month focuses on close up photography tips
The article cites Sir William Osler on hobbies and suggests using a fixed focus camera for small collectibles. For close shots within six feet, add a cheap close-up attachment to improve detail and reduce misframing. It links hobby interest to camera technique and observant reading of light.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Osler
Concord Observes Arbor Day With Planting Of Maple
Concord marks Arbor Day by planting a 15 foot maple in Monument Square led by Charles W. Allen and H. Whittemore Brown with supervision from John F. Brown of New England Nurseries and Middlesex Extension Service. Arbor Day events reflect statewide emphasis on tree planting and urban forestry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Monument Square
Charles W. Allen
H. Whittemore Brown
Charles Myece
John F. Brown
New England Nurseries
Bedford
Middlesex County Extension Service
J.T. Brown
Thomas Murphy
William McHugh
Concord Tree Department
Christian A. Herter
Commonwealth
Megins Note 15th Marriage Date
Concord Mr and Mrs Bernard E Megins formerly Mary Thomas of Waltham recently noted their 16th wedding anniversary. They were married at St Patrick Church, Watertown, on April 26 1941 and have lived in Concord mostly since, with three sons and four daughters. Bernard is the West Now athletic director and football coach at Concord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Bernard E. Megin
Mary Thomas
Waltham
Elm Street
West Concord
St. Patrick
Churen
Wacertown
Megin
Wesl
Nown
Megins
Mary
Susan
Virginia
Maureen
Sernard, Jr
William
Edward
Engagement of Miss Mary Mara to Lt Col Joseph F Zorm
Mrs Mark Mara Sr of Magnolia announces the engagement of her daughter Mary A Mara to Joseph F Zorm Lieut Col US Army. Miss Mara is a Concord High School and Waltham Nursing School graduate. Zorm is a Berkeley graduate and both now serve at Fort Eustis Virginia. A June wedding is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Mark Mara
Magnolia Street
Mary A.mara
Joseph F. Zorm
U. S.A
Unclear text record draft near Parisi chapter leader
Fragmentary OCR mentions Warren Ji and bas visi en Chil and husband, Red Ci, with a Wednesday May date. No coherent event details or names clearly identified due to garbled source.
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Lincoln Man
Atomic Power
WM. C. Siler
E.bond
E. Bond
Res
IDS, Inc
THE
RED Cross
Jeanne Smith
Dodge
America
Miss Smith
Men’s Brotherhood of Evangelical Free Church
Richard Purinton
Paul V. Dee
Bedford Street
Commonwealth Avenue
Dee
Massachusetts Institution For Correction
King’s Daughters
Berkeley
Wheeler
Musketaquid Road
Emma
Paul
Golden Rooster
Main Street
Hanscom Research
Remy
Mary Mara
Huspahd
Norne
Nesday
Mays Pti
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